Haystack Mountain Ski Area vs Pico Mountain
Haystack Mountain Ski Area (Vermont) and Pico Mountain (Vermont) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Pico Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,407 ft (429 m) | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Summit elevation | 3,205 ft | 3,934 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,801 ft | 2,001 ft |
| Lifts | 5 | 7 |
| Runs | 65 | 68 |
| Beginner terrain | 44% | 20% |
| Intermediate terrain | 37% | 53% |
| Expert terrain | 19% | 27% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Pico Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,932 ft vs 1,407 ft); Pico Mountain has more runs (68 vs 65); Pico Mountain skews more expert (27% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain Ski Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Pico Mountain | Ikon Pass: 7 days |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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